Senior Accountant

this is a newly created role due to growth - join us at an exciting time and shape your future with ours.
About Us
We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors to small businesses, delivering high-quality results while genuinely caring about each client's journey and success.
We're a close-knit team that values collaboration, genuine relationships, and supporting each other to succeed. As we enter a new phase of expansion, we've created this brand-new role to help service our growing client base - and we're looking for the right person to grow with us.
About the Role
Reporting directly to our Business Services & Taxation Principal, this role is ideal for an experienced Senior Accountant looking for more autonomy, client contact, and a real sense of contribution. This role has the potential to grow into a management position after the first year when the team expands further.
You'll work closely with a friendly and experienced team, supporting a portfolio of SMEs, tackling tax challenges, and leading conversations that help small businesses succeed.
What's in it for you?

• Salary package between $110-130k (commensurate with experience)
• Newly created role - shape it and make it your own
• Real career growth - mentorship, support, and opportunity to step up
• Collaborative culture - work in a close-knit supportive environment
• High client engagement - meaningful relationships, not just compliance
• Hybrid - 1 day a week from home - Wednesday/Thursday

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs
• Prepare and review tax returns, BAS, FBT, payroll tax, and reconciliations
• Mentor junior staff and review their work including assisting in bookkeeping and payroll
• Experience working with startups
• Lead client meetings and provide practical tax advice
• Highly skilled in Xero software
• Use MYOB AE, Tax Assist, Adobe Sign, and Microsoft Office tools efficiently
• Stay up to date with tax legislation and research complex tax issues

 
You'll Bring

• A Bachelor of Business/Commerce (Accounting) and CPA/CA/NIA qualification (highly regarded)
• 7+ years of public practice experience in a senior or intermediate role
• Strong technical tax knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements
• The ability to communicate clearly with clients
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and manage own work flow/budgets
• Experience preparing high-quality work with attention to detail
• Advanced skills using Xero, MYOB AE, Adobe Sign, and Excel

You'll Stand Out If You Also Have:

• Experience with individual tax return preparation
• A solid grasp of trust and superannuation law fundamentals
• A proactive mindset and love solving real problems for real businesses